Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner -UC/Knox

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

AT BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PARTNERS (BHP), OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE AND SAVE LIVES BY SERVING THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH AND

Addiction-Related Conditions. We Provide Comprehensive Behavioral Health

SERVICES THROUGHOUT LICKING AND KNOX COUNTIES AND ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING

Individuals and Families Achieve Recovery, Stability, and Wellness. Joining BHP

MEANS BECOMING PART OF A MISSION-DRIVEN TEAM THAT MAKES A LASTING IMPACT IN THE

Community While Supporting a Healthy Work-Life Balance.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Full-Time

Behavioral Healthcare Partners (BHP) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our multidisciplinary team. This position provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing care for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health and substance use disorders.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
  • Diagnose mental health and substance use disorders and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Prescribe, administer, and monitor psychiatric medications.
  • Provide medication education and treatment recommendations to clients and family members.
  • Respond to behavioral health crises and coordinate referrals for higher levels of care when needed.
  • Collaborate with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to support integrated client care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, payer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide services through in-person and telehealth appointments as assigned.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings, trainings, and other professional development activities.

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing is required.
  • Current Ohio APRN and CNP licensure required.
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification required.
  • Current DEA registration required.
  • CPR/BLS certification required.
  • Credentialing with Medicaid and commercial insurance plans preferred.
  • Strong assessment, communication, clinical documentation, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative behavioral healthcare environment.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and verification of employment eligibility. Additional driving-related requirements may apply based on assigned duties.

Behavioral Healthcare Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The PMHNP provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate integrated care and respond to behavioral health crises.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionCollaborative CarePatient Assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner -UC/Knox at Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,176 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 64% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,176 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mount Vernon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,332/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio

Mental Health Care
newark, ohio
51-200 employees